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Sterling

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Originally part of the long, narrow area called Voluntown, the northern section separated and obtained town privileges from the Connecticut General Assembly on the Second Thursday of May, 1794.  The name given was that of a temporary resident, Dr. John Sterling, who had promised the town a library in return for the honor.  Dr. Sterling failed to make good on his promise, but a library was obtained by soliciting private donations.

The first Town Meeting was held on June 9, 1794, at a home on Sterling Hill.  The first post office was established at Sterling Hill on October 1, 1809.  The American Manufacturing Company, also known as Potter’s Factory, was the first cotton mill in Sterling.  It was situated on Quandock River about the year 1800.  The Sterling Manufacturing Company, located on the Moosup River, was established in 1808.

Throughout its history, Sterling’s economy has developed around two primary industries – farming and manufacturing.  The agricultural industry still thrives in Sterling today.  Unfortunately, the manufacturing industry in Sterling suffered a major setback in March 1980 when the Revere Textile Company plant was completely destroyed by fire.  This conflagration did more than destroy buildings, it destroyed the economic heart of a thriving community.  Almost two hundred jobs were lost due to this fire.  However, Sterling, like the mythological Phoenix, shall rise from the ashes to its former position as a thriving community.  The development of the Town of Sterling Industrial Park was the first step to that rise.

PROFILE
Zip: 06377
Incorporated: 1794
Area: 27.2 square miles
Form of Government: Board of Selectmen / Town Meeting
Mill Rate: 31.5

IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Animal Control(860)774-1253
Assessor(860)564-3030
Fire Department – Oneco(860)564-7425
Fire Department – Sterling(860)564-7435
Fire Marshall(860)564-7836
Library(860)564-2692
Parks & Recreation(860)564-2136
Police(860)779-4900
Selectmen(860)564-2904
Tax Collector(860)564-7563
Town Clerk(860)564-2657
Town Hall(860)564-1660
Transfer Station(860)564-7750
SCHOOLS
Sterling Memorial School(860)564-2728

 



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Chamber & Community Calendar
20Mar
Chamber Member Spotlight on WILI Radio
Mar 20, 2024 7:15am
21Mar
A FORUM ON CHILDCARE - FREE
Mar 21, 2024 8:00amA Forum on Childcare - FREE
21Mar
Guest Bartender Night - Hosted By The Cruisin' For Cnacer Care Committee - DKH
Mar 21, 2024 5:00pmGuest Bartender Night - Hosted By The Cruisin' For Cancer Care Committee - DKH
23Mar
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